Employment Law
$8.55 Million Awarded to CA Prosecutors to Combat Wage Theft
Wage theft is a crime—and California is finally treating it like one. In a major step toward workplace justice, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office…
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Las Vegas Tourism Downturn Hits Workers Hard
The bright lights of Las Vegas may still shine, but for the workers behind the scenes, the economic reality is dimming. A sharp downturn…
Employment Law
Intel Layoffs Shake California: What You Need to Know
Intel has confirmed a significant workforce reduction, laying off roughly 24,000 employees (about 15–20%) in 2025. Its global headcount will fall to around 75,000…
Employment Law
E&J Gallo Winery Closing Facility: What Employees Need to Know
In a major shakeup for California’s wine industry, E. & J. Gallo Winery has announced it will permanently shut down its Courtside Cellars facility…
Employment Law
PepsiCo Shuts Down Local Manufacturing Operations: 80+ Laid Off
PepsiCo has announced the shutdown of its manufacturing, maintenance, and transport operations at its Detroit beverage plant, affecting more than 80 employees. While warehouse,…
Employment Law
Trump Executive Order: Clarifying College Athletes’ Employment
On July 24, 2025, former President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order to tackle what he described as the escalating chaos in college…
Compensation Law
How MRI Results Affect Your Workers’ Comp Settlement in California
How MRI results affect your California workers’ comp settlement: how long MRI approval takes, what to do if utilization review denies it, how findings…
Employment Law
California’s $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage: A Win Or Job Killer?
In April 2024, California implemented a landmark law that raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers at large chains to $20 an hour. For…
Employment Law
UFC Antitrust Settlement: One Star Said “No Thanks” to $200K
By Employees First Labor Law In one of the most closely watched antitrust lawsuits in sports history, hundreds of former UFC fighters recently secured…
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